Plas Weunydd - Blaenau Ffestiniog

5-Star Gold Award-winning glamping and hotel at the gateway to Zip World Slate Caverns

Accommodation

Plas Weunydd Blaenau Ffestiniog holds a 5-Star Gold Award for Accommodation from Visit Wales. The hotel provides family rooms with en-suite bathrooms and scenic mountain views, plus unique glamping accommodations with private BBQs and log fires. The glamping pods have no TVs but include kitchenettes and board games, encouraging family time away from screens.

Dining

The on-site restaurant serves local cuisine with custom options, including a Sunday carvery with a choice of turkey, beef, or gammon. Breakfast includes a hot buffet with full English/Irish options and continental selections, with fresh fruit available. The bar offers a selection of Welsh beers and spirits, and the restaurant accommodates dogs on leads.

Location

Plas Weunydd sits adjacent to Zip World Slate Caverns, a two-minute walk from the entrance, and is within 20 minutes' drive of Betws-y-Coed. Snowdonia National Park is easily accessible, with Pen-y-pass parking for Snowdon just 35 minutes away. Portmeirion village is 19 km from the property, and the Ffestiniog Railway station is a short drive.

Pet-Friendly

Dogs are welcome in guest rooms and in the restaurant on a lead, with free dog treats and poop bags available at reception. The hotel provides pet bowls, and staff often dote on canine guests. There are no bins for dog waste on site, though management has ordered them, so guests should bring their own bags.

Amenities and Services

The hotel offers a 24-hour front desk with express check-in/check-out, free parking (including accessible spaces and two EV chargers at 50p/kWh). Meeting and banquet facilities are available for business groups, and a shared lounge with outdoor fireplace and garden seating is provided. Board games are available, and the property has CCTV and security alarms for safety.

• Location: Adjacent to Zip World Slate Caverns, 35 minutes from Snowdon
• Accommodation: 5-Star Gold Award glamping and family rooms with mountain views
• Dining: Sunday carvery with choice of meats, Welsh beers and spirits
• Pet-Friendly: Dogs allowed in rooms and restaurant on lead, free treats
• Amenities: 24-hour front desk, EV chargers at 50p/kWh, meeting facilities